Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program

Eligibility

A participant must meet the following requirements before becoming a McNair Scholar:

• Be a first generation college student (neither parent completed a four-year degree) and financially qualified as defined by the US Department of Education; OR
• Be from an underrepresented group of graduate education (African-American, Hispanic-Latino, Native American and Alaskan, other Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian)

All participants must also meet the requirements below:

• Be a Jackson State University undergraduate student
• Be either a sophomore entering junior status or a junior at the time of acceptance
• Have and strive for a 2.75 GPA or higher
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal U.S. resident
• Aspire to pursue a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in your field of choice
• Have not previously earned a four-year degree
• Be committed to participating in scheduled enrichment programs and Summer Research Internship

Program Benefits

• Research Stipend
• Travel Support (only for research and conference attendance)
• Summer Housing (only for involvement in onsite active research)
• Graduate School preparation seminars
• Graduate School Tours
• Laptop Loan
• Faculty Mentor Guidance
• Research Internships
• Professional Development
• Networking Opportunities